How does adenosine triphosphate (atp) become adenosine diphosphate (adp)? a. atp stores energy as a phosphate bond is formed. b. atp releases energy as a phosphate bond is formed. c. atp releases energy as a phosphate bond is broken. d. atp stores energy as a phosphate bond is broken.

the correct answer is c

The correct answer is- C) ATP releases energy as a phosphate bond is broken.    

ATP ( adenosine triphosphate) becomes ADP ( adenosine diphosphate) when the high energy phosphoanhydride bond ( present between two phosphate) is broken down or hydrolyzed.

This results in the release of large amount of energy with the formation of ADP and Pi ( inorganic phosphate).

Therefore, option C) is the right answer.

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